DSC calls
98-171832-A Chapter 2: Operation 29
• Nature: shows the nature of distress, see also ALERT: To send a distress
message with specified nature.
• LAT: and LON: shows the distress position data as transmitted.
• Elapsed time: Time elapsed after initiation of own distress.
• Resending in: Time to next repeat of sending own distress.
If you sent a distress message, the VHF radio is automatically set to channel 16,
the channel reserved for international distress, safety and calling.
ALERT: To send a distress message with specified nature
When sending distress messages you can include the distress nature in the
message. To include the distress nature in the distress message do as follows:
1. From top-level standby tap ALERT.
If the current position information is not
correct, you can manually enter it by
tapping POSITION.
2. Tap NATURE OF DISTRESS, then scroll
in the display to select the relevant nature
of distress:
FIRE, EXPLOSION
FLOODING
COLLISION
GROUNDING
LISTING (in danger of capsizing)
SINKING
DISABLED (and adrift)
UNDESIGNATED
ABANDONING (ship)
PIRACY (armed robbery attack)
MAN OVERBOARD
3. Tap to accept the selected nature of distress.
4. Then lift the cover of the red distress button and push and hold
the Distress button for 3 seconds.
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